History of Yellow Sulphur Springs

Yellow Sulphur Springs has been an oasis of Montgomery County, Virginia since before Blacksburg was incorporated in 1798. Generations of weary travelers have benefited from her waters and her hospitality.

Even before the Springs were a part of the Patton Land Grant of 1751, native peoples enjoyed the protections of this hollow.

The standing hotel building was begun in 1810 and row cottages were constructed during the 1840's. Following the Civil War, the Yellow experienced a period of prosperity during which several additional buildings were constructed, including a large Victorian Hotel (since dismantled), the Italianate Gazebo and the Bowling Alley.

Changes in public health, medical practices, and transportation accompanied the Springs' closing in 1923.

During the 1930's the property was leased to the Commonwealth of Virginia and used to house itinerant workers.

The current owners, Bernard Ross and Victoria Taylor, purchased the property in 1997.

Some additional information on the history of Yellow Sulphur Springs can be found in this somewhat outdated article on the Virginia Tech web site. Please also see our links page.